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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250.04 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250.04 and 105.92 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250.04 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250.04 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250.04 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 26,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484.24/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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